Black Belt Six Sigma training and certification

The objective of this course is to train leaders for change, through the knowledge and application of the principles, structure, and phases of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, so that they can pinpoint and analyze the problems that obstruct process flows within organizations. Once the problem is identified, the next step is to define, plan, and carry out strategies, improvements and control actions that sustain the process activity, thus improving the organization's competitiveness and effectiveness.

Coordinator:

José de Jesús Gutiérrez Ramírez

Aimed at:

Professionals who work at manufacturing or service companies and are interested in learning the elements and practical applications of a Six Sigma-based continuous improvement project, with real-world experience that contributes to their personal formation. Manufacturing or service companies that want to implement an improvement system through the application of the Six Sigma methodology, forming expert leaders who can maintain project dynamics within the company.

Duration:

133 hours

Study plan:

Six Sigma; Fundamentals, Definition and Measurement

Six Sigma; Analysis

Six Sigma; Improvement

Six Sigma; Control

Online exam, directly from the ISSSP.

Visits

Closing

Admission requirements:

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or another field, with experience in manufacturing or transactional processes and quality techniques. CEP (Certificate of English Proficiency) is preferred.

Basic computer knowledge, MS Office and Windows.

Basic knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics.

Analytical skills.

Results-oriented approach.

Implementation project proposal.

Personal Laptop computer.

Pre-installed Minitab v16 software.

Black Belt Six Sigma Certification

The Black Belt Six Sigma Certification is issued by ITESO, and is valid worldwide, since it includes registration with the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP).

The Certification Project is overseen and validated by our Facilitators (Master Black Belts), who are certified by the MBGI and accredited by the ISSSP.

Requirements to obtain Certification:

A minimum of 80% class attendance.

Pass each module evaluation with an average of at least 80 points.

Pass the online ISSSP test, moderated by our Master Black Belt.

Develop and apply a thoroughly documented certification project in a real company and demonstrate the following in the follow-up auditing sessions:

Application of the Six Sigma tools that were practiced and analyzed in the in-class training, keeping a record and evidence of the activities carried out and the results obtained.

Sustained and permanent improvement in the performance of the area in question, as a result of the application of the Six Sigma improvement plan.

Obtain proven sustained savings of at least $50 thousand USD (annually). These savings must be confirmed by the company's management and finance office.

Project submitted and formally accepted by the person in charge of the process, and approved by the area manager.

To understand the philosophy and key tools of Lean Manufacturing. To achieve lean thinking, with a focus on understanding and increasing the customer's value by optimizing the product and service flow throughout the value chain.

The purpose of this course is to generate learning about every link of the supply chain, in order to reaffirm concepts and learn new tools and techniques to design and implement strategies that optimize the chain in specific areas or in its entirety.